Custom Island Traditions Concert Ukulele

Custom Island Traditions Ukulele. Beautiful and extremely rare Custom Island Traditions concert ukulele by Robin Gleason of Keaʻau, Hawaii. Robin is the son of famed ukulele builder Bob Gleason of Pegasus Ukuleles and has established himself as one of Hawaii’s best upcoming builders.

This gorgeous piece is handcrafted of master grade curly Koa face, back and sides with perfectly quartersawn cedar wood neck. Abalone shell rosette and top purfling and classic Island Traditions Mt. Mauna Kea inlay of abalone and recon stone on headstock. Ebony wood bridge and fretboard with 12” radius on fretboard for ease of play. Ebony wood binding on top and back and beautiful Hawaiian flag inlay of recon stone on the fretboard. Open geared tuners for precise tuning and high gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

Excellent player ukulele and a very rare piece. Robin is backlogged over two years and is currently not accepting any orders for any of his wonderful instruments. This beautiful piece is characterized with nice deep lows with well-balanced highs and mid-range.  Exceptional projection and sustain and tones that ring true Hawaii from one of Hawaii’s best upcoming luthiers!

Island Traditions Concert Specs:

• Curly Hawaiian Koa face, back and sides
• Quartersawn Cedar Wood neck
• Abalone shell rosette
• Abalone shell top purfling on soundboard
• Ebony wood bridge
• Ebony wood top and back binding
• 12″ ebony wood radiused fretboard
• Abalone position markers
• Beautiful Mt. Mauna Kea inlay on headstock
• Open geared tuning machines
• Hawaiian flag inlay of recon stone
• High gloss nitrocellulose finish
• MSRP $2,950

Price: SOLD